by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate Strategies Many coaches do not intentionally create a timeline for their recruiting process. Some concerns that cause them not to do so include:I don’t want to put pressure on my recruits to make a decision when they are not ready Every player is …
Why Your Recruits Choose “Safe” If You Let Them
It's a little after 6:00pm, and I'm two blocks from Times Square in New York City. There are hundreds of great restaurants within walking distance, offering every delicacy known to man. I've walked by them before, and swore that "next time" I'd venture in and try one. But every next time, faced with …
Four Sure-Fire Signs Your Recruit Really Is Interested In You
We've always looked for signs of interest.Growing up, you looked for signs that the special someone you had your eye on at the playground might like you, too. You looked for signs your high school coach was as good as your parents kept telling telling you that you were. You looked for signs that …
Every Prospect Needs a Deadline
Curing Your Prospect’s Analysis Paralysis
You've heard of "analysis paralysis", right?It's the term we use when someone over-analyzes a question, situation or choice so long that he or she is "paralyzed" with the inability to decide what to do. As a coach, you've had moments of analysis paralysis, right?So do your …